National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association National Office Internship

Please apply directly to this organization if seeking internship and contact Professor Warren Lerude for credit at 775 784 4192.
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association office internship is an ideal opportunity for a student interested in non-profit management, news media and/or LGBT issues.  Located in Washington, DC.
Intern Projects

·   Assist in the planning and promotion of NLGJA’s LGBT Media Summit & National Convention.

·   Assist in the planning of NLGJA’s Excellence in Journalism Awards by processing entries and communicating with applicants and judges.

·   Handle social media communication and interaction.

·   Respond daily to inquiries from press, members, association leaders and the general public.

·   Provide support to NLGJA staff on projects involving membership, chapter relations, development and programming.

 

Internship Benefits

·   Work in a fast-paced office environment and build professional skills that strengthen any résumé.

·   Gain hands-on experience in non-profit administration and organization culture.

·   Meet some of journalism’s most respected movers and shakers. NLGJA’s 650 members hail from all sectors and market sizes of the media industry, and interns interact with them on a daily basis.

·   Receive one year of free NLGJA membership and take advantage of the organization’s networking and professional development opportunities.

 
Internships are adjustable to student schedules.  10-week commitments are preferred. Interns work a 25-hour week. This internship is unpaid.
Summer internships will be selected on a rolling basis starting May 15.
Application Process

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the phone number and names of three references (work and academic) to NLGJA Internship, info@nlgja.org.
For more information, please contact Bach Polakowski at bach@nlgja.org or 202.588.9888.

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